Romax Rescue #279 (Build Spec p. 5)

Ryry_1985 · Jul 6, 2023

sinnerman said:
Wow, this is coming on lovely, And would add to a strong BOTM, if you had time....

Thanks! It should be wrapped up well before the end of the month, perhaps I’ll pop it in!

Ryry_1985 · Jul 27, 2023

It’s been a while but I’m happy to report that the first iteration of Romax Rescue 279 is complete. Of course original paint would always be welcomed but seeing as this frameset was found in disrepair and spray painted, I chose to go with a slightly less conventional restoration. There were a few early Brodie/Paul Brodie-built Rocky Mountain paint schemes that I’d earmarked for paint but ultimately landed on a tribute to one of my favourite Brodie bikes, 032. Thankful to Paul for the repairs and for making this fun project possible! Romax 279 rides on

Build specs:

Frame: Fillet brazed Brodie ICR Romax 279 built Jan. ‘88
Fork: Fillet brazed Brodie built Jan. ‘88 (modified to U/RC ‘23)

Headset: Shimano XT HP-M730
Stem: 1st generation fillet brazed Brodie ICR
Handlebar: Unknown (Tange Prestige?)
Handlebar extenders: Controltech Terminator
Grips: 80s ODI Mushroom

Front Brake: XT BR-M730 U-Brake
Rear Brake: XT BR-M730 U-Brake
Boosters: 1st generation Brodie
Brake Cables/Housing: Shimano SLR 6mm
Brake Levers: Shimano XT BL-M730

Shifters: Shimano XT SL-M730
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT FD-M730
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT RD-M730
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano Uniglide
Chain: Shimano Uniglide
Cranks: Shimano XT FC-M730-SG
Chainrings: Shimano XT SG

Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT BB-M730
Pedals: Shimano XT PD-M730 (platform)
Toe clips: Avenir
Toe straps: Mt. Christophe

Hub Skewers: Shimano XT
Rims: Matrix Singletrack
Hubs: Shimano XT FH-M732/HB-M730
Tires: Cyclepro Pinnacle 1.95
Tubes: Generic

Saddle: Avocet Racing
Seatpost: Suntour SP-XC00 XC 9000
Seatpost Binder: Suntour
Seatpost drop system: Hite Rite

Water bottle cages: Specialized
Water bottles: Shimano
Pump: Mt. Zefal